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Why Prince Henrik of Denmark won't be buried next to his queen

Prince Henrik of Denmark died Tuesday with his wife, Queen Margrethe, at his side. But he will not be buried in the plot next to hers, breaking a centuries-old royal tradition.

The 83-year-old prince, who was hospitalized in January with a lung infection after being diagnosed with dementia last September, had previously said he did not wish to be buried beside his wife over the refusal to name him king.

The French-born prince has been unhappy with his title since being named prince consort -- rather than king consort -- upon the couple's marriage in 1967.

"For the prince, the decision not to be buried beside the queen is the natural consequence of not having been treated equally to his spouse -- by not having the title and role he has desired."

The decision had reportedly been accepted by the Queen.